The Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) released its decision on Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (“Ahluwalia”) on May 15, 2026. The facts of the case are as follows: The parties were married for 16 years, during the entirety of [...read full post]
Categorized: Family Court, Family Law.
Tags: intimate partner violence, Supreme Court of Canada.
“I just want to get it over with”: Rushing to sign a separation agreement can be costly
Divorce and common law separations can be complicated. It can take more time and cost more money than you expect, which is why [...read full post]
Categorized: Agreements, British Columbia, Commentary, Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law, Procedure, Property Division, Separation, Vancouver.
Mistakes to Avoid when Separating/Divorcing
When couples decide to separate, it’s safe to say they have a lot on their minds. When they’re also parents, the decisions they make not only impact them individually but as a family. British Columbia [...read full post]
Categorized: Family Law.
On behalf of Heinrichs Richards LLP posted in family law on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Couples may have mixed feelings when they’ve decided their marriages are over. On one hand, divorce can be seen as a relief and something actually [...read full post]
Categorized: Family Law.
Blended Family Issues
Blended families are nothing out of the ordinary these days. Yet there are still some issues when it comes to two families coming together in British Columbia. Step families can be a hard adjustment for children, but [...read full post]
Categorized: Children's Issues, Family Law.
Tags: family law.
